“Diamonds For Nat”
The Scott Whitfield Jazz Orchestra East
Summit Records (DCD 437)“...an outstanding trombonist in the Carl Fontana tradition... His arranging, chops are impressive...”
-- JazzTimesScott Whitfield has made a name for himself as an incredibly talented and versatile trombonist, arranger, singer songwriter and leader.
This recording unites his “Jazz Orchestra East” in a dynamically arranged and powerfully charged tribute to Nat (Adderley)!
Selections:
- Work Song
- Hummin’
- The Old Country
HEAR IT! (1.1 MB MP3)- Roses For Your Pillow
HEAR IT! (1.2 MB MP3)- Plum Street
- Little Boy With The Sad Eyes
- Jive Samba
HEAR IT! (1.0 MB MP3)- Naturally
- Teaneck
Personnel: Scott Whitfield - leader, trombone, all arrangements
Special Guest:
Vincent Herring - alto (1,7) soprano sax (2)
Marvin Stamm - trumpet (1)
Howard Johnson - tuba (2) bari sax (5)
Woodwinds:
Karolina Strassmayer - alto sax
Dave Pietro - alto sax, clarinet (3,4,5,6,8)
Dan Jordan - tenor sax, soprano sax, flute
Dave Schumacher - bari sax, bass clarinet
Trumpets:
Mike Ponella - lead trumpet, flugelhorn
Mike Hackett - trumpet, flugelhorn
Bruce Staelens - trumpet, flugelhorn
Trombones:
Pete McGuinness
Wayne Coniglio - bass trombone
Rhythm Sections:
Kenny Ascher - piano
Phil Palombi - bass
Darryl Pellegrini - drums
